Labourer (general)

Oberon Council; Oberon Council; On-site; AUD 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job security

Regular hours

Weekly pay

Job summary

Oberon Council is seeking a motivated and reliable Labourer for a permanent full-time position. You will work across parks, roads, water maintenance, and traffic control, performing hands-on tasks and using tools safely to support our community.

This role offers job security, regular hours from 6:54 am to 4:00 pm, and weekly pay. You’ll need a White Card and a Traffic Controller ticket, plus experience in parks, construction, or roads. Apply before 8 November 2026.

Qualifications

• White Card is required.
• Current Traffic Controller ticket is required.
• Experience in parks, gardens, construction, roads or signs maintenance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete a range of physical maintenance and construction tasks safely.
• Operate tools, machinery and equipment safely.
• Work collaboratively with your crew and colleagues across Council.
• Follow safety procedures and contribute to a safe working environment.
• Take on other duties within the scope of the role as required.

Skills

Labouring experience

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Follow instructions

Tools

White Card

Traffic Controller Ticket

Implement Traffic Control Plans

Job description

Build a Career That Makes a Difference in Oberon

Looking for secure, practical work where you can see the difference you make? Join Oberon Council and help maintain the roads, public spaces and essential services our community relies on every day. We are seeking a motivated and reliable person for a permanent full-time Labourer role offering varied, hands-on work across:

• Parks and gardens: Help maintain and improve public parks and gardens through planting, mowing, landscaping and general upkeep.
• Road maintenance: Contribute to pothole repairs, surface maintenance and the general upkeep of Council's road network.
• Water maintenance: Support the reliable maintenance of Council's water systems.
• Traffic management: Set up and maintain traffic control measures to help keep workers, road users and the community safe during roadworks and events.

What you'll do

• Complete a range of physical maintenance and construction tasks safely and efficiently.
• Operate tools, machinery and equipment safely and effectively.
• Work collaboratively with your crew and colleagues across Council.
• Follow safety procedures and contribute to a safe working environment.
• Take on other duties within the scope of the role as required.

What we offer

• Job security: Permanent full-time position, 38 hours per week.
• Regular hours: 6:54 am to 4:00 pm.
• Weekly pay: $1,156.89 to $1,342.00.

What you'll bring

• Relevant labouring experience in parks and gardens, construction, roads or signs maintenance.
• A practical, team-focused approach, with the ability to follow instructions and complete assigned tasks.
• The capacity to carry out physically demanding manual work on a day-to-day basis.
• A current White Card.
• Previous experience working on road construction projects.
• A current Implement Traffic Control Plans and Traffic Controller ticket.

Questions about the role? Contact David Wilson on 0415 403 ***.

Ready to apply?

Applications close 11:30p m Sunday 8 November 2026.